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GX53 UPM

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

93,676 mi
Last recorded93,676 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 UPM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 93,676 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 93,676 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2025 92,463 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 92,463 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 91,215 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 89,664 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2023 89,664 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 87,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2022 87,296 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 85,325 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 85,325 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 80,784 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 80,695 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

rear subframe bushes perishing

Pass 11 Apr 2018 76,792 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 72,813 miles

head lamp lens in poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2016 69,826 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 69,286 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 65,743 miles

o/s suspension top mount nut rusty

Fail 7 Apr 2015 65,733 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

o/s suspension top mount nut rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2014 60,827 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 55,666 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 51,335 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 44,921 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 38,660 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 31,695 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 24,366 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 16,496 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?

Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
4,982
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
109,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,160
Stop lamp not working 30,760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,170
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,008
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12,933
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GX53 UPM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fusion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX53 UPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fusion typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX53 UPM registered?

GX53 UPM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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